This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
5
A poem extols contentment as heavenly and life affirming. It depicts a breezy, joyful life where happiness thrives whether in desert or market, urging inner peace as life’s core. The verse celebrates contentment as paradise on earth and a source of celestial vision.
Local Daughters of the Confederacy prepare for the fifth district gathering in the city with a Saturday reception hosted by Mrs J Ed Kirkman on East Washington Street. Delegates hail from Greensboro Thomasville Lexington Ashboro China Grove Concord Statesville and more. Born to Mr and Mrs J Harris McBrook a nine and a half pound son. A party honored Miss Essie Mae Houchins hosted by Miss Juanita Trammer last night.
Report says a south plant with strong railway and power facilities could be turned over for government needs. Supplies of steel and hardware exist and box cars could be built within hours if a transfer is arranged. A car shortage risks food supply during the war with Germany.
Steele street hosts an anniversary event for Miss Touchins with an evening of games and refreshments for a small circle of invited friends.
The Junior Missionary society meets tomorrow at 3 30 in the ladies parlor of Wesley Memorial Methodist church instead of Saturday afternoon.
Mrs J S Kinley and visitor Mrs F W Manier of Seattle Wash left today for New York to spend several days. Morris Shaffer and J E K Fogleman of Greensboro were city visitors yesterday. Little John Hill leaves for Georgetown S C to stay with his father. Mrs J H Tate away ten days visiting Newton. W Monroe of Greensboro was a business visitor this afternoon. Dale Harbuck of Greensboro spending the day here on business.
Claude Kisar of Greensboro was among out of town men spending the afternoon in the city on business. Miss Maude Owen will leave tonight for Lexington for a visit.
The Southern Car company plant at High Point may be examined to see if it can be converted to a box car factory. Senator Overman is reviewing the idea of turning the High Point plant over to the government and a formal capacity check could occur soon if a railroad car emergency arises.
Newton May 3 Thieves broke into the smoke house of John Sigman in North Newton and stole two large hams and a shoulder worth about 25 to 30 dollars. Police followed the trail into the country but lost it. Saturday night James Sherrill, in northern town, also lost a ham and shoulder. Meat is a highly valued item in Catawba county at present.
Boxing cards set for tonight include Patty Cline versus Johnny Harvey in a 10 round main event in New York. Also on the bill are Stanley Yoakum versus Joe Ramsey in Cleveland, Eddie Goulon versus Nate Jackson in Tulsa, and Willie Beecher against Frank Maguire in Reading.
An advertisement for Foley Cathartic Tablets by Mann Drug Co touts a wholesome physic that cleanses the bowels, sweetens the stomach, and tones the liver for indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It claims no griping or nausea and offers a light free feeling for stout persons.
Philadelphia prepares Base Hospital No. 10 for immediate mobilization to France amid war effort. Edith Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Moore, joins as the unit sails with physicians surgeons and nurses from Pennsylvania Hospital.
Friday and Saturday offer half price on millinery including French and American pattern hats in all colors from Loflin Millinery. The notice appears in a 1917 sale listing.
A. M. Hunsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports severe rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble with near fainting spells. Foley Kidney Pills provided complete relief. Disordered kidneys caused pains aches and fatigue. Mann Drug Co.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.